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MG MGF Technical - Replacement Key

I have stupidly locked my keys in the boot of my 1998 MGF. Have been told that the only way to get a replacement set is to find the key number? Does anyone know if this is true and where to find it, or generally have any other ideas?? I don't have the log book but have chassis number and engine number in service history. Cheers
Darren

THE key no. should be in the mg wallet on the security card with the service history book etc..along with the eka code and radio code.
If not rover can get the key no. along with trhe radio code etc..if you take your v 5 in along with the vin no.
I local guy managed to prise the boot lock with a screw driver without to much damage(small scratch)but i don,t know how he did it.
The only other way i know is to brake a rear light and get in that way??
Hope u get it sorted
Mel
m e johnson

There are less destructive ways of gaining entry to the boot BUT for obvious security reasons there is absolutely no way that I would like to see it published on an open forum.

I think Andrew Phillips (AKA Scarlet Fever) has the written instructions and you can contact him on the MGF/TF forum board - http://fregister.proboards37.com/index.cgi? - under the technical pages, you may have to register with the forum first.

Good luck
Ted Newman

Andy will probably ask you some 'Security' questions before releasing the Info so do not be upset if he does.
Geoff F.
G. Farthing

The so-called "treffen method" that Andy advertises was first devised by MG for their dealers, so you can might get them to do it. Don't use the AA: They use another method guaranteed to damage car parts.

Chris
Chris

The key number is also on a small tag on one of the sets of keys.

Any XPart Autoservice Centre can also find out the key number from the chassis number. You will need to provide the V5C document and some form of proof of identity (e.g. passport).

Ralph
Ralph Gadsby

This thread was discussed between 01/04/2007 and 03/04/2007

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